COTTON TO Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cotton (to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to)

as in to care (for)

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Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
That same year, Adkins opened the lake on his Middle Tennessee property to a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters, giving children and their mentors an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and other outdoor activities.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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At a Thursday speech in Weatherford, Texas, Vice President JD Vance seemed to relish the opportunity to snipe at Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

— Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Few CEOs relish the idea of sitting at a witness table before lawmakers and television cameras.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relish

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Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Social convention dictates that you not be caught liking Hoffman’s posts or following her yourself.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of like

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Football fans may also fancy a pilgrimage to Barcelona’s famous Camp Nou stadium.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Bayern Munich have made the semi-finals in two of the previous three seasons and will fancy their chances of going a couple of steps further come the spring.

— Senior Football, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of fancy

Verb

And Colorado voters are deciding a constitutional amendment that would ban congressional maps that purposefully favor one political party.

— Benjamin Swasey, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Early returns also showed voters favoring Measure A, which would establish binding arbitration for sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and other public safety employees who by law cannot go on strike.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of favor

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Silk was selected for its ability to bind chemically to pigment, as well as its appearance, according to the company.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Below, find a (ahem) tight edit of the best skin firming creams, as selected by dermatologists and Vogue editors, for tightening the skin on the face, neck, and chest.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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